titan
titan — 名詞
1. a person who has achieved an extremely high level of success or influence in a p
巨擘
在某領域極具影響力或成就非凡的人
a person who has achieved an extremely high level of success or influence in a particular field, making them one of the most respected or powerful figures in that area
Vikram, a titan of the tech industry, led his firm through a decade of growth.
Vikram 是科技業的巨擘,帶領公司走過十年的全球成長。
titan of [field]: noun pattern for describing top figures in an area
Astrid was seen as a titan of modern sculpture whose work inspired young artists.
藝術界認為 Astrid 是現代雕塑的巨擘,她的作品啟發了年輕藝術家。
Young entrepreneurs sought advice from Iris, a titan of publishing in Taiwan.
年輕創業者向 Iris 請益,她是台灣出版界的巨擘。
Noa was remembered as a titan of civil rights who fought for justice and equality.
Noa 被譽為民權運動的巨擘,一生為正義與平等奮鬥。
- giant
more informal and broader — can refer to any large entity or person, not only those in a specific field
- leader
less emphatic — simply means a person who guides others, without the implication of extraordinary influence
- pioneer
focuses on being first or innovating in a field, whereas titan emphasises current power and stature
- magnate
more specific — usually refers to a wealthy business owner or industrialist; titan can also apply to artists, scientists, or activists
用法筆記
Typically followed by 'of' and a field or domain name (e.g., titan of industry, titan of finance). Often modified by an adjective naming the field (e.g., tech titan, media titan).
titan — 構詞成分
1. relating to or made from the strong, light, silver-grey metal titanium
鈦
金屬元素鈦
relating to or made from the strong, light, silver-grey metal titanium
The spacecraft used a coating of titanium dioxide to protect it from extreme heat.
太空船表面塗了一層二氧化鈦,用來抵禦高溫。
titanium dioxide: common compound used in manufacturing and coatings
Christopher chose a titanium frame for his glasses because the metal is light and strong.
Christopher 選了一副鈦金屬框眼鏡,因為這種材質又輕又牢。
Titanium alloys are used in medical implants because the body does not reject the metal.
鈦合金用於醫療植入物,因為人體不會排斥這種金屬。
Lara picked a titanium watch for its resistance to scratches and corrosion.
Lara 選了一支鈦金屬手錶,因為它抗刮又耐腐蝕。